More Stitch A-longs, Sew A-longs, Quilt A-longs, oh my...

What a wonderful year this is starting off to be with so many wonderful projects, Let's See what  going on....

"QUILTING"

I'm going to start off by announcing the #CROCKPOTWEEKEND SEWALONG

Because it's going to start Jan. 27-29th and you need to get ready if your going to participate.

I have no images to share. so head on over to "Ivory Spring" to read all about it. Sounds Yummy!

The Pasture @ Be A Quilter

This new QAL just started Jan. 16th.

It's Accuquilt friendly

For Details go HERE

2023 BOM @ A Quilting Life

Start by watching the intro HERE  and read more information HERE

the details and links are posted below the video to help get you started.  If you can't see all the links, just click the "more" button.  

Riley Blake Designs - Block Challenge

Every year Riley Blake puts on a wonderful block challenge.  I highly recommend it if you have never joined in before.

Go HERE for details, and downloads.  It's all free.

Sew Scrappy Spools QAL - Jolly Jabber - FQS (Lori Holt)

I personally LOVE anything scrappy, and so when this one came along I just had  to post it.  Of course, who doesn't love Lori Holt designs....  Click HERE for the intro and details.

2023 Quilt Along - Mystery? @ Merrily We Quilt

Ok, this one is a true mystery to me, I don't see a real title, or any image of what we are making, but apparently it has already started with block one.

So the mystery is on... want to go see?  Go HERE.

Update: looks like block 2 has been released as well... HERE.

Modern Mystery QAL 2023 @ Modern Quilt Studio

There is a charge for this QAL but it may very well be worth the price.  It started Jan. 1st... You can still join at this time... For details check them out "HERE".

Scrap Buster Sew Along - Scrap fabric Love

I just love this one as it has a fun twist on using up your scraps in so many fun ways within your blocks.  Her You Tube Channel explains it all, so watch her intro "HERE".    I hope to add this one in this month before the month is over.  You can also find more information on Kristen's Website "HERE"

Head North - Minnesota Quilters

2023 MQ Online Mystery Quilt which runs through Sept. 1st.  First clue was released January 1st, but I believe there is still time to join.

You can read all the details "Here".

2023 Sew With Me (Beginner Series) - Erica Arndt

This looks like an amazing QAL for beginners and more experienced quilters alike.  You can find her intro on You Tube "Here" and read more about this fun QAL on her Blog  "Here"

Color Dance QAL - Ivory Spring

For all skill levels

it started Oct. 17 but continues on until Mar. 17

So you can still join in on the fun if you'd like.

For more details click "Here".

"Cross Stitching and Embroidery"

Country Folk 2023 SAL - Creative Poppy

Releases in 12 monthly parts starting in January, and you can join in at anytime.  

For more details go HERE.

" Crochet or Knit Alongs - also known as Hook Alongs"

2023 Temperature HAL @ The Secret Yarnery.

Watch the Youtube channed for introductory to this easy Hook Along.  Click Here.

"Sewing and So Much More"

The Make Nine Challenge - Home Row Fiber

Now before you go to the page and say. hey, that was posted in 2019!!!  Yes, I know.. but it has been going on year after year after year since then.  

The whole concept of this challenge is posted HERE.  But basically you make are to make NINE different things every year. It can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, cross stitched, quilted, mix media, papercrafting, what ever you want.  Just challenge yourself to make nine.

And if you use the hashtag on Instagram our You Tube or just about anywhere on the web, you will find hundreds of example of those beautiful projects others have been making year after year in this challenge... So why not challenge yourself this years... Maybe pick NINE from the lists I"ve posted this month and go for it. 

Challenge: Conquer Your Unfinished Objects - American Patchwork Quilting

Now I  could have put this challenge under quilts, but... this challenge can be anything but quilts and you can mix and match your UFO pile.  

For more details go "HERE".

 

Some New Quilt-A-Longs

Been awhile since I posted.  I have just been in a kind of funk the past few months, not doing any crafting or sewing what so ever.  I don't know if it's because gardening has taken over or just the fact I want to be outside instead of inside after a long rainy winter... but I'm beginning to get the urge to stitch again so hopefully I can motivated and back in the swing of things by getting some of past projects finished and then start some new...

Scrappiness is Happiness by Lori Holt is being hosted at Fat Quarter shop.

This QAL Begins Aug. 12th.  The link I shared will give you all the details, as well as your supply list  which is ready to download right now for free.

Hometown Charms presented by Pat Sloan will begin Sept. 7th and run through Nov. 30th. and it's free to join in.

You can find more details on this QAL over On Pat's Site. You will find links to her download of supplies needed, and great suggestions to fabric selections for this fun QAL.

Message In A Bottle is being hosted by StitchnHeaven and is open for registration right now (August).  This is a gorgeous applique BOM.

and I have another one from StitchnHeaven...

This one is called Morris Medley Lakeside... Isn't it Gorgeous.  This one starts in October and you need to register  at this link if your interested in participating in this bom.

Norfolk Summer Breeze being hosted by Annie's, is another beautiful BOM.  Go on over to Annie's to check out all the details.

This one is very inticing to me as I've been wanting to do a blue/white quilt for winter for a long time... Price is right too.

I don't know about you guys, but it would be very hard for me to choose from all these.  I would love to make them all.  

Hope you have enjoyed seeing these new QAL and BOM and can participate in one or more of them this fall.  I plan on picking one, or maybe two myself. : )

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Welcome to 2022

It's that time of year to start giving you all some peeks into what is happening in 2022.  Some are starting today, and some later, I'll keep adding them as I come across them so make sure you join my email list to keep updated  ... and of course if your hosting something or know of something happening let me know.  You can also check out my Pinterest Quilt Board, and see them as I list them, in the 2022 file.

Garden Party Down Under 

BOM Starting January -

Hosted by The Quilt Show 

Click "Here" to see a quick introductory video on this awesome quilt.     

The Designer Mystery BOM

Taking reservations now over at Fat Quarter Shop.

If you love Mystery's, then this might be the one for you for 2022.

Click "Here" to read more and sign up.

Heartfelt QAL

Fat Quarters 2022 Charity Quilt

Hosted by Fat Quarter Shop

"HERE" and if you scroll down the page you will find all the block release dates with the first release scheduled for Feb. 4th.

The Beaufort Quilt

Hosted by Fabric and Flowers

This Gorgeous BOM is inspired by an English Garden.

Starts: January 2022

Click "HERE" For details and to sign up.

2022 Mystery Block of the Month

Hosted by A Quilting Life.

Who doesn't love Sherri and Chelsie's Beautiful Fabric lines and BOM projects.

Preliminary Information and Fabric Requirements are available "HERE".

The 2022 Murder Mystery Quilt

I have never participated in this one, but I bet its a fun one to join in on, especially if you like murder mysteries.  Click "HERE" to find out more and subscribe.

2022 Quiltmania Mystery Quilt

Hosted by Homestead Hearth.

The Designer of This year has been revealed -  the wonderful Irene Blanck, of Australia.  

You can read all the details "HERE".

Wunderbar Quilt-Along

Hosted by Sugar Sand Quilt Co.

Begins February 3, 2022

What a great way to showcase monochromatic color selections. 

You need to purchase the pattern to participate, so

Head on over to pick it up "HERE" to get prepared for this QAL.

Cottage Sampler Quilt-Along

Hosted by Patti's Patchwork

Begins Dec. 29th 

I love samplers, Do you?  Head on over now to sign up "HERE" if you do.

Stronger Together 2022

Hosted by Sew Hooked On Treasures

Celebrating Black History Month, this Sew Along is set for February.  The pattern is free at FQS.  All the details for participating are "HERE".    This quilt will be awesome to see in a variety of versions.

Stitchin Heaven has Numerous BOM programs starting in 2022. Oh My, so many to choose from and ALL are just wonderful patterns.  It would be hard to make up ones mind and I can't possibly list them all here. Some start in January, others in Feb, still more in March and the list goes on and on throughout the year.  You will never run out of projects that is for sure.

To see what i'm talking about click "HERE".  All I can say is how on earth did I miss this site before.

Checkerboard Sampler (2022 BOM)

Hosted by the Quilter's Planner

You'll need to pick up a copy of their planner to join in on this one, but what a great bonus.

Starts This month so hurry on over "HERE" to get started.

Chockablock BOM

Hosted by Craftapalooza

A delightful medallion sampler that begins in February 2022.  How fun this would be.

Click "HERE" to read more.

Secret Life of Color - Year long SAL

Hosted by Pat Sloan and Begins January.

This one gives you a deep insight into color and follows along with the book "Secret lives of Color" by Kassia St Clair.  Click "HERE" to find out more about Pat's SAL and for the link to the book.  

And don't forget to follow Pat on YouTube or by Email as she has ongoing monthly projects as well.  

And if you love color challenges, then here is another one...

"2022 Monthly Color Challenge"

Hosted over at Patterns by Jen.

The theme this year is "Spicy".

Beginning in January with Saffron (Orange), each month features a new color.

Blocks are free during the month and available to purchase after that for the low low price of a dollar.  Great fun - check it out "HERE"

Ruby Jubilee Mystery Quilt Along

If your addicted to scraps check out this mystery Hosted by Quilting Daily.

It Starts with the January Issue of Quiltmaker Magazine.  You can find the link to a digital issue "HERE" as well as more details about this Mystery.

Brick House Scrappy Challenge

Hosted by Fat Quarter Shop

Check it out "HERE".

Sunshine Sampler

Hosted by MS.P. Designs

Beginning January 2022

The blocks are released twice a month at a very reasonable price.

To find out more about this Fantastic sampler

click "HERE".

Winter Games

Hosted by Nestlings by Robin

This QAL will run during the 2 weeks of the winter Olympics.  For updates you need to head on over to her site "HERE" and sign up for her newsletter.

What a great quilt for the winter sports enthusiast.

A Life With Quilts 2022 Quilt Along

Hosted over at Southern Charm Quilts.

You have to go "HERE" to read all about this wonderful year of quilt alongs.  

Mariposa begins January 5th. So hurry as you need to get the book to start.

Martha's Garden Block of the Week

Hosted by Piecing the Past Quilts

This beautiful pattern is absolutely Free and starts in Early January.

Read all about it "HERE".

Sweet Dreams

Hosted by Pat Sloan of I Love to Make Quilts.

Begins Jan. 5th.

Getting you ready for Spring, Pat is always a joy to follow along with.  

For Details Click "HERE"

I don't have a photo to share, but if your wanting to build on your skills as a quilter then you might want to join in on the Skill Building BOM hosted by The Quilt Patch by Tori.

Click "HERE" to learn more.

Blooming Willflowers QAL

Hosted by Christa Quilts

Begins Jan. 3rd.

She does have a few kits left, but thy are optional for joining in on this project.

To learn more click "HERE" and scroll down the page to see her finished versions of this quilt.  It's Lovely.

Little Blocks 365 2022

Hosted by Sentimental Stitches

Starts 1st Friday in January

So to follow along with this little 3" paper pc. challenge you need to go on over and register "HERE".  

Rose In  Bloom BOM

Hosted by Quilt Chic

Starts January.

Read more about this lovely BOM "HERE".

Liberty Belle  BOM

Hosted by Coras Quilts

Beginning January 2022

This is a 8 month BOM program

Details "HERE".

Planview Quilt Along

Hosted by Quilting Jet Girl

This QAL actually began in Nov. with sign ups, but the actual cutting instruction's have not been released yet, so you still have time.

Check it out "HERE"

Quilting UFO Challenge

hosted by American Patchwork & Quilting.

We all need this from time to time (well most of us)... Click "HERE" to find out more.

The following lists have no photo but I had to let you know about them so you can check them out.

Road to California has THREE Challenges this year posted "HERE"  

*  Conspiracy Theory Quilt Challenge

*  Twins Challenge

*  Road to California Souvenir Fabric Challenge

Modern Quilt Guild has THREE Challenges as well this year... Click "HERE"

* QuiltCon 2022 Community Outreach quilt Challenge

* QuiltCon 2022 Hexagon Quilting Challenge 

* QuiltCon 2022 Artisan Cotton Fabric Challenge

Quilting Patch has a list of more Quilt Challenges for 2022 and it is written in both French and English. Pate #1, #2 , and those that started in 2021 but continue into 2022 "HERE"

A reminder again to Visit my Pinterest boards for more QAL, Mystery's, Challenges, and BOM for this year, "HERE" . Plus find files on tutorials, supply sources, inspiration and much much more....  Enjoy Pinterest

Sharing is careing and The more the merrier.... If you are hosting a 2022 QAL,BOM, Challenge or ??? or know of one that is not listed ... Please leave a comment below with the link.  Thank you so very much.

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HOME IS...

 

Get Ready!

A new sew-along is coming next month.

Head on over to Pat's site "I Love To Make Quilts" for more details.

Looking on the brighter side...

After a very sad month last month where my best friend in the world passed away, then my aunt, and my mother fell twice and ended up in emergency... I'm trying to get back into the groove of working on my hobbies, and posting to my blog. Let's look at what's new and upcoming, and maybe some things I missed that I should have shared earlier...

So let's start with Seattle's "Cascadia Cabin in the Woods" BOM.  It has already started but you are more then welcome to join right in.  Link "HERE" to get instructions and start.  Looks like fun to me.

Stitchin Heaven is having a Reunion BOM beginning in July.  This is an awesome Quilt so go check it out and get registered.

Be In My Bonnet is at month two for the Bee Patriotic QAL - Head on over to join in "HERE".

There is a whimsy Garden Sew-Along going on over at "During Quiet Time".  They are on part 5 but you can still participate and pick up the ones you missed. This looks like tons' of fun so check it out.

You can always find several projects to follow along with over at Pat Sloan's place, including "Going on a Picnic" starting June 24th.  

I don't have any new photo's to share right off hand of what I've been working on, but hopefully I will by the next time I post.  Take care everyone, stay safe, and let me know in the comments what you have been working on, or if your planning on taking part in any of the above.   I'd love to go visit your blogs if you have them, and see what you all have been doing.  Maybe some day we'll have a linky party.  : )  

Biginner's Quilt-Along

Join Pat Sloan over at The Quilting Gallery for the Beginner's Quilt-Along .  The blocks are a mystery and you'll have to check back each week for the next one.

You'll be making 12-13 12" blocks in this QAL.  Layout's are posted, so go take a quick look.  It begins June 7th.

WIP-Wednesday

Finished my Sew Happy Quilt top today.  Yay!  I really had to scrounge around and find tiny pcs to stitch together to get it finished.  I decided to take my sashing and do a wrap with the orange and blue, and then add some pinwheels around the outside border.  It was a lot of fun doing this project.  Check out what others have done on the Sew Happy Flickr Group.